[35][36] The Patriots elevated Folk to the active roster ahead of their Week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins. Folk was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Week 12. Born: November 5, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA. news Monday's NFL training camp injury and roster news ), including a long of 61 yards. Set to become a free agent during the 2014 offseason, it was announced on February 28, 2014, that the Jets had placed the franchise tag on Folk. Folk was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Week 9. [18] During the 2011 season, Folk converted 19 field goals out of 25 opportunities. [42] Folk partnered with the Children's Tumor Foundation to support the research of NF. In the first game of the season, with 7 seconds left in the game, Folk successfully kicked a field goal from 48 yards to give the Jets an 18–17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Getty Images. [21] In eight games, he finished the year making 13 field goals out of 16 opportunities. Born: November 5, 1984 in Los Angeles, CA. On March 14, Folk was re-signed by the Jets. Nick Folk. It’s the sixth time that Folk has been a weekly winner in his career. [7], In 2008, Folk continued his strong performance as he made 91% of his kicks and once again made all of his extra point attempts. [29] He was released the following day, after the team signed Kai Forbath. The veteran kicker nailed a 50-yard field goal as time expired to secure a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday's Week 12 game at Gillette Stadium. Officials erred by giving Washington extra time for field goal before halftime, NFL Playoff Picture: AFC & NFC standings after Week 14, Brian Flores: If Eric Bieniemy is not a head coach soon, something’s wrong, Sunday Night Football: Stefon Diggs goes for 130, Bills defeat Steelers 26-15. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. [39], Folk was born to Anton and Kathryn Folk. Learn how your comment data is processed. In addition to his NFL career, Folk played for the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). BOSTON (CBS) — Nick Folk’s game-winning kick vs. his old team on Monday night was a memorable one, and it’s now earned the veteran kicker some national recognition. Folk hit the kick and the Patriots got a 20-17 win. He is married wife Julianne with twin boys, a daughter, and another younger son. Folk was also captain of the soccer team and earned All-CIF Division, all-league, and All-Valley honors[2]. How Hurts turned Eagles' offense around vs. Saints, Enter your zip code to find NBCSN near you. In 2020, Folk will earn a base salary of $988,235, while carrying a cap hit of $705,882. Posted by Josh Alper on November 11, 2020, 8:59 AM EST. Monday night’s game between the … Cardinals kicker Zane Gonzalez missed a 45-yard kick in the fourth quarter, which gave the Patriots a chance to win the game in regulation. Against the Jets, Folk hit all three of his field goal attempts. That led to some speculation that the veteran kicker might not play on Monday night against the New York Jets. Patriots' Nick Folk: Gets in limited practice. Last Sunday’s game between the Cardinals and Patriots came down to field goals. [20] He led the league in field goal attempts (39), tied for third in field goals made (32), and set a franchise record for the longest field goal made at home (55-yards). FOXBOROUGH, Mass. [3] He finished his college career after making 30-of-47 field goals, 79-of-81 extra points, and 96 punts for 4,242 yards (44.2 avg. Last Sunday versus the Arizona Cardinals, he did the same: Folk split the uprights as time expired from 50 yards away to secure a 20-17 victory in the Patriots’ favor. 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Have to give a tip of the cap to him, he’s made some big kicks. On January 25, 2019, Folk attended a tryout with the Chicago Bears, but was not offered a contract. [5] That season, he became the first Cowboys rookie Pro Bowl kicker, after being selected to serve as the NFC's kicker during the 2008 Pro Bowl, having gone 26-of-31 in field goal attempts and making all 53 extra points he attempted during the season. 4 Ohio State to play in league's title game. It is the sixth Player of the Week Award for Folk in his career and his second this season. Could the decline of America’s Team result in major changes? Former Arizona Wildcat Nick Folk's game-winning 51-yard field goal was enough to earn him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. College: Arizona (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 22 (4809th overall since 1960) High School: Notre Dame [11] Although the Cowboys won the game, the team lost faith in Folk and he was waived on December 21, and was replaced by Shaun Suisham. Thankfully he made the kick against the Jets. Nick Folk's second game-winning field goal of the season has landed him his second AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award. Folk was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. The next day, he signed with the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football. – New England Patriots K Nick Folk has been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week by the National Football League for his performance in the Patriots 30-27 win over the New York Jets on Monday Night Football. [23] In Week 5 on Thursday Night Football, he missed three field goals, at 56, 49, and 31 yards, in a 19–14 loss to the New England Patriots. He also won it after hitting a game-winning kick against the Jets in Week 9. Patriots kicker Nick Folk became the first player in NFL history last Sunday to make multiple game-winning field goals from 50 or more yards as … Nick Folk. [24] On October 9, 2017, he was placed on injured reserve with a "minor injury" classification. Who will the Patriots’ quarterback be in 2021? [10] The normal recovery period would have had Folk returning near the beginning of training camp but Folk rushed his rehab and as a result, the hip did not heal properly. It is the second time Folk has taken that honor this season. On November 10, 2015, Folk was placed on the team's injured reserve. The league ceased operations in April 2019. Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports For the second time in four weeks, New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. On Thursday, the NFL announced that Folk has been named the AFC special teams player of the week. [26] Folk was the record-holder for the longest AAF field goal at 55 yards. He reverted to the practice squad after the game, and he was promoted to the active roster on September 16. In a cut and dry case of special teams-ism, Cam New referred to Nick Folk as "Kicker Guy" after Folk walked it off against the Cardinals on Sunday. During Monday nights win, Folk … [9] Nick Folk and his younger brothers, Erik and Gregory, are dual citizens of the United States and Germany, where his father grew up. Does Henry deserve more love for NFL MVP race? On February 22, 2018, Folk was released from the Buccaneers. He has also played for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Jets, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The New England Patriots looked like they made the right call when they chose to pick Nick Folk as their starting kicker this season. Nick Folk signed a 4 year, $12 million contract with the Jets on March 11, 2014. New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday for his performance against the New York Jets. By rule, following his removal from the team's injured reserve, he was required to be released to free agency.[25]. Folk also broke the Cowb… During an AFC East rivalry game against the New England Patriots in Week 7, Folk kicked another gaming-winning field goal to give the Jets a 30–27 overtime victory. Nick Folk didn’t practice with the Patriots on Saturday due to a back injury. Patriots kicker Nick Folk named AFC Special Teams Player of Week 9. Nick Folk kept the game ball after drilling a 50-yarder to beat the Arizona Cardinals, but that’s not the only souvenir he’ll have to commemorate the kick.. 3 responses to “ Nick Folk nabs AFC special teams player of the week ” itsabobbiedazzler says: December 3, 2020 at 11:18 am. The Patriots released veteran Nick Folk and rookie Justin Rohrwasser on Saturday, the team announced along with the rest of its 24 releases. The NFL announced Folk as the winner Wednesday morning. [1] His father, who was born in Austria to Bavarian parents, is an accountant. Related: Nick Folk on his game-winning field goal against the Jets: ... Nick Folk … [1] He is an avid soccer fan, attends New York Red Bulls games when in the area, and is a member of the Viking Army Supporters Club. Getty Images. Nick Folk is the AFC special teams player of the week. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. [1], Erik was the placekicker for the University of Washington Huskies football team through the 2011 season. If someone suggested Nick Folk was going to be one of the top-performing Patriots in … The Patriots released veteran Nick Folk and rookie Justin Rohrwasser on Saturday, the team announced along with the rest of its 24 releases. [9][14], On October 11, Folk became the first Jets kicker to kick five field goals in a home game since Pat Leahy achieved the feat in 1984. During Week 1 on September 11, 2011, Folk kicked a 50-yard field goal with 27 seconds left to give the Jets a 27–24 victory over his former team, the Dallas Cowboys. [9] After conducting more tests, it was discovered that Folk had a torn labrum[9] and underwent surgery in May 2009. Nick Folk is the AFC special teams player of the week originally appeared on Pro Football Talk. During the 2012 season, Folk converted 21 field goals in 27 opportunities. [34] On September 5, 2020, Folk was released by the team and signed with the practice squad the next day. College: Arizona (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 22 (4809th overall since 1960) High School: Notre Dame [42], He majored in marketing at Arizona. Thought for sure he was done after last year, but I was wrong. He established a franchise record in field goal percentage (91.7), after making 33-of-36 field goal attempts and his 23 consecutive field goals also ranked second in Jets history. Folk made the longest kick of his career to that point, a 53-yard game winner against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football during his rookie season. Not a member? [19] On March 10, it was announced that Folk had signed a 4-year, $12 million contract. 4 Ohio State to play in league's title game. On Thursday, the NFL announced that Folk has been named the AFC special teams player of the week. In a cut and dry case of special teams-ism, Cam New referred to Nick Folk as "Kicker Guy" after Folk walked it off against the Cardinals on Sunday. [1] Folk's mother is a pediatrician. The Patriots re-signed Folk on August 24, 2020. In the Patriots' Week 12 meeting with the Cardinals, Folk hit all four of his attempts - … In pregame warm-ups against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he suffered a season-ending quad injury. [8] On December 19, 2009, Folk attempted a 23-yard field goal against the New Orleans Saints that would have increased the Cowboys lead to ten points; earlier in the game, he had successfully kicked a 51-yard field goal. [28] On November 28, 2019, it was revealed that Folk had undergone an appendectomy and was ruled out for at least a week. news Monday's NFL training camp injury and roster news [9], Folk struggled as he entered his third season with the Cowboys in 2009. As Nick Folk’s outstanding season continues, so do the accolades. Nick Folk profile page, biographical information, injury history and news [12] Head coach Rex Ryan mocked Folk's early performances during the team's offseason workouts;[13] however, after working out with special teams coordinator Mike Westhoff, who helped refine Folk's kicking technique after allowing his hip to fully recover, Folk began to gain consistency once again. [4] Folk made the longest kick of his career to that point, a 53-yard game winner against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football during his rookie season. Folk earned Pro Bowl honors in his rookie season with the Cowboys, who selected him in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and is the Jets' second-leading scorer at 729 points. [22], On March 17, 2017, Folk was signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to compete with the previous year's second-round draft choice Roberto Aguayo. [27], On October 29, 2019, following the release of Mike Nugent, Folk was signed by the New England Patriots. Nick Folk's second game-winning field goal of the 2020 NFL season has earned him another weekly honor. Big Ten will change its rules to allow No. Nick Folk's second … In Week 12 against the Arizona Cardinals, Folk hit the 50 yard game winning field goal during the 20–17 win. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Nick Folk nabs AFC special teams player of the week. But Folk has been a standout, winning the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. In Week 5, Folk kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired in a 30–28 win at the Atlanta Falcons. In the preseason, Folk beat out Billy Cundiff for the Jets' starting kicker role. [40] Gregory Folk was a soccer player for UCLA[41] and has played for Los Angeles Galaxy. 1. Following his game-winning field goal Monday night, Nick Folk is getting recognition from the league. Nick Folk is the AFC special teams player of the week. Folk hit the kick and the Patriots got a 20-17 win. [33] – New England Patriots K Nick Folk has been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week by the National Football League for his performance in the Patriots 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. His performance was erratic, evidenced by the fact that he only made 64.3% of his field goals, converting 18 out of 28 opportunities. The 36-year-old was named the AFC Special Teams … In the game, Folk went 3-for-3 on PAT attempts, and 0-for-1 on field goal attempts. Nick Folk and his younger brothers, Erik and Gregory, are dual citizens of the United States and Germany, where his father grew up. Posted by Josh Alper on November 11, 2020, 8:59 AM EST. Nicholas Alexander Folk (born November 5, 1984) is an American football placekicker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He ranks second on the franchise's all-time list in points scored (729), second in field goals made (175), and first in field goal percentage (81.3). i like it. 1. During his sophomore year, he also took over the punting duties in addition to his kicking duties.[3]. Returning from a quad injury, Folk played all 16 games in the 2016 season, making 27 field goals out of 31 opportunities. New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk was recognized as the AFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time this season after booting a last-second 50-yard field goal in his team… The veteran kicker nailed a 50-yard field goal as time expired to secure a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Sunday's Week 12 game at Gillette Stadium. Gregory Folk was a soccer player for … Monday night’s game between the … Folk played high school football at Notre Dame High School, Sherman Oaks, California, where as a senior, he was named "All-CIF" as a punter and second-team as a placekicker. Erik was the placekicker for the University of Washington Huskies football team through the 2011 season. Can you imagine if he didn’t….. another one rehabed from the scrap heap. Folk's career-high and Jets record of 23 consecutive field goals made was snapped after missing from 48 yards during a 37–14 loss against the Bills. Nick Folk is the AFC special teams player of the week originally appeared on Pro Football Talk. On September 1, the Buccaneers released Zach Hocker giving Folk the starting job. BOSTON (CBS) — For the second time this season, Patriots kicker Nick Folk has been named the AFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week. The longest field goal of his college career, a 52-yarder, came in 2005 against USC. [7][11], On February 23, Folk signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets. On August 12 the Buccaneers released Aguayo after missing two kicks in a preseason game. [37], In Week 9 against his former team, the New York Jets on Monday Night Football, Folk was a perfect three for three on extra point attempts and three for three on field goal attempts including the 51 yard game winning field goal during the 30–27 win. Thought for sure he was done after last year, but I … On Wednesday, Folk was announced as the NFL's Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 9. For the second time in four weeks, New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk has been named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. It is the second time Folk has taken that honor this season. He also won it after hitting a game-winning kick against the Jets in Week 9. He also made 24 extra points out of 26 opportunities. A Cam Newton run and a late hit by Cardinals linebacker Isaiah Simmons gave Nick Folk a chance to win the game with a 50-yard field goal. Patriots kicker Nick Folk named AFC Special Teams Player of Week 12 Related: In the end, Patriots-Cardinals was a tale of two kickers By Bernd Buchmasser @BerndBuchmasser Dec 3, … Folk won the award for Week 12 after booting a game-winning, 50-yard field goal for the Patriots in the closing seconds a 20 … Big Ten will change its rules to allow No. On Thursday, the Patriots kicker was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week. [15] Folk set a franchise record for the longest kick, making a career long kick of 56 yards against the Denver Broncos on October 17.[16]. Register now! Browns offense clicking despite loss to Ravens, Jackson plays hero as Ravens win thriller on MNF. As Nick Folk’s outstanding season continues, so do the accolades. Folk accepted a football scholarship from the University of Arizona. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Nick Folk's second game-winning field goal of the 2020 NFL season has earned him another weekly honor. TRENDING. Pats kicker Nick Folk earns second AFC Special Teams Player of the Week in 2020 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. He became the starter as a sophomore. On February 23, 2017, he was released in a salary cap move. Nicholas Alexander Folk Position: K 6-2, 211lb (188cm, 95kg) Team: New England Patriots. [8] Following the 2008 season, Folk discovered a problem with his hip that the Cowboys medical personnel diagnosed in his flexor, but it did not heal with the prescribed treatment. He earned All-Pac-10 honors as a senior. [38] Pats kicker Nick Folk earns second AFC Special Teams Player of the Week in 2020 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston. Nicholas Alexander Folk Position: K 6-2, 211lb (188cm, 95kg) Team: New England Patriots. Nick Folk signed a 1 year, $1,050,000 contract with the New England Patriots, including an average annual salary of $1,050,000. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! [31], After becoming a free agent in March 2020, Folk had a tryout with the Cleveland Browns on August 19, 2020,[32] and visited the Patriots on August 22, 2020. After drilling a last-second, 51-yard, game-winning field goal Monday night, New England Patriots kicker Nick Folk was recognized as the AFC’s Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 9. The Patriots’ kicker was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday, after his perfect showing on Monday Night Football vs. the Jets. Patriots kicker Nick Folk became the first player in NFL history last Sunday to make multiple game-winning field goals from 50 or more yards as … On Thursday, the Patriots kicker was named the AFC Special Teams Player … 2. By RotoWire Staff ... Get tips, advice and news to win your league - all from the FFT podcast team. [6] Folk also broke the Cowboys single-season record for most points by a placekicker (131) during his rookie season. However, he missed as the ball hit the goal post. Folk was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. During the AFC Wild Card Round against the Indianapolis Colts on January 8, 2011, Folk kicked the game-winning field goal with only 3 seconds remaining in the 4th quarter,[17] helping the team make their second straight AFC Championship where they would end up losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers. That season, he became the first Cowboys rookie Pro Bowl kicker, after being selected to serve as the NFC's kicker during the 2008 Pro Bowl, having gone 26-of-31 in field goal attempts and making all 53 extra points he attempted during the season. During the 2010 season, Folk converted 30 field goals out of 39 opportunities. In Week 9, Nick Folk made a 51-yard attempt to give the club a 30-27 victory over the New York Jets. TRENDING. He also made all 19 extra point attempts. Folk received a $2.1 million roster bonus, which is the guaranteed portion of the contract. 2. The Buccaneers then signed Zach Hocker to compete with Folk for the starting kicking job. 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